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Is alluvial soil fertile? If so why?

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It is not fertile.
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It is fertile due to the minerals absorbed by it from the rainwater
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It is fertile due to presence of rich organic minerals
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It is fertile only because of the addition of fertilizers
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The correct option is C It is fertile due to presence of rich organic minerals
Coastal alluvial soil is formed by the deposition of alluvium and sediments carried by rivers and seas over many years, which makes this soil fertile. It also contains sand, silt and clay in different proportions and is rich in organic minerals. This makes the soil fertile and suitable for cultivation of paddy, cashew, coconut, arecanut and banana.

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